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Dr. Susan Rako M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(17)
83 Walker St Newtonville MA, 02460
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4/5

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Dr. Susan Rako is a psychiatrist practicing in Newtonville, MA. Dr. Rako is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rako diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Rako may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Rako treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1966

Provider Details

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Dr. Susan Rako M.D.'s Practice location

Susan Rako, MD

83 Walker St -
Newtonville, MA 02460
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Patient Experience with Dr. Rako


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Dr. Susan Rako M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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